Comment by Nikki on August 1, 2013 at 8:13pm

I love this! I completely know how you feel. In junior high and high school, I tried every style I heard of: "preppy", "punk", "bohemian", you name it! I just always felt like I couldn't wear what I wanted to because it wasn't "trendy" or popular. But I ALWAYS loved old movies. The first time I saw "White Christmas" with Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen I was in love! Long story short, I recently found this website and finally feel like someone else "gets it" :). Love your story!

Comment by Aimee Fletcher on August 1, 2013 at 11:31pm

Thanks sweetie! X

Comment by Shy Anne on August 2, 2013 at 3:47am

I know where you mean about not really knowing who you are fashion wise. And I love your story, sometimes it takes more to admit that you have or had no idea what you are doing then it takes to find out where you want to be. My father was pentacostal and one of the things that pentacostals do is that clothing is not allowed to be an ornament. I really had no idea of what looked good on me and what didn't and when I finally got out of it, I tried everything. Needless to say i will still wear anything that I like (not a 100% vintage gal) but I find that anything 70s or pre-70s looks good on, and is flattering. My favorite period of dress is the 1960s when you could wear swing dresses or jeans - anything goes. In light of that 

I'm glad you found your style, it takes so many people much longer to figure out what looks good on them and what doesn't, and if you've ever been to Walmart you know that some people never do. Fashion today is about being lazy and I think that's sad. 

I think to me now, fashion is whatever I want to be. It has to make me happy. Even if I look like a total slob wearing it. :) it's a nice rule 

Comment by Desilu on August 2, 2013 at 7:53am

This was me a little over a year ago, and I haven't looked back. I have found that I seem to gravitate towards the 1940-50s (and every once in a while, 1960s), and while I can't always PUG it or vintage it, my style itself has taken on the same styling. I have never gotten so many compliments, or been so comfortable in my skin!

Comment by Aimee Fletcher on August 4, 2013 at 8:42am

Thank you ladies for your kind encouraging words, I'm glad that you all get it, I was a little nervous about posting this as I thought it may be just me! Just another reason why I have become totally obsessed with this site!

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